CTAA Scholarships

The CTAA Scholarships are funded by the Canadian Technical Asphalt Association to support students preparing for careers as scientists, technologists or engineers in the general area of asphalt paving technology.

Eligibility Requirements:

CTAA Graduate Scholarship

The CTAA Graduate Scholarship will be presented to a student who has been admitted into, or is currently enrolled in, a Canadian university program leading to a postgraduate degree that contributes to advances in any facet of asphalt technology.  Eligible fields of study include chemistry, chemical engineering, and construction or civil engineering.  Other areas of study may be considered provided the applicant clearly notes the relevance of his/her curriculum towards asphalt technology.

CTAA Undergraduate Scholarship

The CTAA Undergraduate Scholarship will be presented to a student who has been admitted into, or is currently enrolled in a Canadian university program leading to an undergraduate degree that contributes to advances in any facet of asphalt technology.  Eligible fields of study include chemistry, chemical engineering, and construction or civil engineering.  Other areas of study may be considered provided the applicant clearly 
notes the relevance of his/her curriculum towards asphalt technology.

CTAA Applied Technology Scholarship

The CTAA Applied Technology Scholarship will be presented to a student who has been admitted into, or is currently enrolled in, Canadian technical college or a community college program leading to a diploma that contributes to advances in any facet of asphalt technology.  Eligible fields of study include chemistry, chemical engineering, and construction or civil engineering.  Other areas of study may be considered provided the applicant clearly notes the relevance of his/her curriculum towards asphalt technology. Applicants with industrial experience in asphalt technology are encouraged to apply.

Award:

$2,000 for the CTAA Graduate Scholarship, $2,000 for the CTAA Undergraduate Scholarship and $2,000 for the CTAA Applied Technology Scholarship will be made directly to the recipient upon selection by CTAA.

Application Process:

In order to be considered for the annual CTAA Scholarships the following materials must be received by the CTAA office no later than the submission date shown below. Information received after this deadline will not be considered in the scholarship review process.

1. Completed scholarship application form and indicate the applicable scholarship(s);
2. Applicant’s resume;
3. Current academic transcripts;
4. Applicant’s statement (500 words or less) as to why he/she should receive the CTAA Scholarship.
5. Two reference letters as noted below:
   1. A letter of reference from the applicant’s program advisor.
   2. A reference letter, preferably from CTAA members, or from individuals knowledgeable in the technical/academic qualifications of the applicant.

Selection Process:

The schedule shown below will be followed for the award selection process:

1. September 15th- Completed application form and all supporting information received at CTAA office.
2. September 15th  to October 15th – Applications reviewed by CTAA Board of Directors.
3. October 30th – Selection of recipients and formal notification by CTAA.

Recipient Requirements:

On being selected for a CTAA Scholarship, the recipient is expected to send a letter of acknowledgment to CTAA Head Office with a brief description of the studies the funds will help support.